23rd Battalion - The London Regiment – Boxing Bronze Medal to Private R. Collins 1930

Here on offer is a bronze medal that was awarded to Private R. Collins of the 23rd Battalion, The London Regiment, in 1930.

The medal with its suspension ring, is in excellent condition and now has a fine patina finish to the bronze.

The front depicts a cap badge image for the 23rd Battalion, The London Regiment and the motto:

LOYALTY UNITES US
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Code: 51005

10” X 8” B&W Photo of H.M.S Porcupine at Spithead Review 1897 with the King of Portugal Aboard

Here on offer is fine quality 10” x 8” black and white vintage reproduction photo of H.M.S Porcupine under steam at the Spithead Review in 1897, with the King of Portugal aboard.

H.M.S. Porcupine was one of three 27-knot destroyers ordered from Palmer as part of the 1893-94 programme. She carried the standard destroyer armament of one 12-pounder, five six-pounders and two 18in to...  read more

Code: 51025

Unusual “Bursa Etem” Stamped Hunting Knife with Deer Antler Grip

Here on offer is an unusual and possibly antique, hunting or boot knife that was hand made by the famous blacksmiths of Bursa in Turkey.

The single edged curved blade is stamped:

BURSA ETEM

This implies it was made by one of the master blacksmiths in Bursa.

The brass finger guard is interesting as it resembles a miniature version of a...  read more

Code: 51024

Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. Nowill & Sons dated 1980

Here on offer is a Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath dated 1980

This knife has seen service and shows some dark pitting to the blade surfaces.

The blade is now faintly etched with the maker’s mark and name:

D * X
J. NOWILL & SONS
SHEFFIELD ENGLAND

It also has the broad arrow (crow’s foot) mark, yea...  read more

Code: 51023

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - National League - Division 20 - 1964

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the national league, division 20 dated 1964.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the three national countries of Great Britain, England, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weig...  read more

Code: 51013

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - Metric League - Division 15 - 1957

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the metric league, division 15 dated 1957.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the four national countries, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weighs 20g.
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Code: 51010

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack

Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves.

It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood.

The only damage I can see are four o...  read more

Code: 50615

Original and Rare WW2 German Army Radio Station Wooden Cased 8 Day Movement Clock by Junghans

Here on offer is a fine example of a fully serviced WW2 period German Army (Wehrmacht) Radio Station Wooden Cased Clock by Jungians.

I believe most these clocks where used in field operations or radio stations (Radiostationsuhren) as the timing of military messages was critical.

The circular clock itself is securely mounted in a natural oak wooden case, and hinges ...  read more

Code: 50233

Austrian M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard made by Styer in Austria in 1881

Here on offer is an Austrian M1874 Gras sword bayonet and scabbard that was commercial made by Steyer in Austria in 1881.

This type of bayonet was the last of the French "sword-type" bayonets and was manufactured from 1874 to about 1885.

I believe it was made to fit the French Model 1874 "Gras" Infantry Rifle.

The bayonet has a solid brass pommel wit...  read more

Code: 50997

British 19th Century 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet by Alex Coppel Solingen

Here on offer is a what I believe to be an antique British 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet that was made by Alex Coppel, Solingen Germany.

This example is from a group of bayonets I have acquired, that were stored in a chest for years from a now closed museums donated stock.

I understand that it was originally made to be used for the Model 1853, .577 calibr...  read more

Code: 50995